England Kit Theft Probe as FIFA Issues Statement on Empty Seats
England's World Cup preparations are rocked by a theft of boots and kit, with most items recovered. FIFA defends empty seats, and USA wins 4-1 over Paraguay in opening match.
Category : Fraud
Fraudster Jailed for £77,000 Rental Scam on Facebook
Frederic Priestley, 34, was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for defrauding over 30 people out of £77,400 by falsely advertising a rental property on Facebook.
Disgraced Ex-Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Campaign Fraud
Ex-US congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, faces up to 22 years in prison for campaign finance crimes.
Man Found Guilty of Forest Rape and Child Molestation
Geoffrey Strike, Jayden Hayes, and others sentenced for violent crimes including manslaughter, attempted murder, and sexual assault.
DWP Issues Urgent Warning Over New Phone Scams Targeting Benefit Claimants
DWP warns benefit claimants about new phone scams, including fake Winter Fuel Payment and Energy Support Scheme texts, and a WhatsApp impersonation scam.
Football Tout Who Boasted 'Billy Big Balls' Jailed for Ticket Fraud
Joseph Johnson, who called himself 'billy big balls', jailed for ticket fraud scheme involving fake Liverpool memberships and inflated resales.
Ex-Met Police Officer Denies Scamming Luxury Stores
Ex-Met Police officer Sunna Harrison-Aziz denies scamming luxury stores out of thousands, including a £700 Dior bikini and a MacBook.
WhatsApp Job Scam Targets UK via TikTok Ads
Job scammers use WhatsApp and TikTok ads to lure UK victims, promising high pay for simple tasks then demanding fees.
Celebrity Big Brother Winner Pleads Not Guilty in Instagram 'Finfluencers' Case
Celebrity Big Brother winner Scott Timlin pleads not guilty in FCA case against Instagram 'finfluencers' accused of promoting unauthorised trading scheme.
Lottery Winner Hunt: £7.4m Ticket Unclaimed in Midlands
A £7.4m lottery ticket bought in the Midlands remains unclaimed. Camelot urges ticket holders to check their numbers.
British Charity Worker Duped in £12k Wedding Scam in Ukraine
British charity worker loses £12k in fake wedding scam in Ukraine, marrying wedding planner instead of fiancée.
Toxic Cake Powder Recall After Toddler's Coma
Australian toddler in coma after inhaling cake decorating dust; nationwide recall of metallic lustre powders containing copper and zinc.
Collector Loses Fight Over Ivory Sculpture Sale
Art collector Victor James loses legal fight to sell Eileen Agar sculpture containing 165-year-old elephant tusk, banned under Ivory Act.
Harper Beckham's Beauty Brand Faces US Trademark Hurdle
Harper Beckham's US trademark application for beauty brand Hiku By Harper rejected due to existing registrations for similar names.
Illegal Weight-Loss Jab Factory Raided in Northampton
MHRA seizes over £250,000 of counterfeit weight-loss jabs in Northampton factory raid, warning of deadly risks from unlicensed products.
Shoplifter Jailed for Stealing Entire Mini Eggs Display from Tesco
Ashley Daley, 39, jailed for four months after stealing a full display of Mini Eggs from Tesco and other items during a three-week shoplifting spree across south Wales.
Italian Police Seize £173m in Gold and Luxury Villas from Sicilian Mafia
Italian police seize £173m in gold and luxury villas linked to late Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro's criminal empire.
McDonald's worker arrested in Texas credit card scam
A McDonald's worker in Texas allegedly used a device to double-charge customers, scamming around $680 before arrest.
WhatsApp Users Warned of Scam Messages Posing as Support
WhatsApp users warned to report and delete scam messages posing as support, seeking credit card details or six-digit codes.
8m Thermos Mugs Recalled Over Blindness Risk
Over 8 million Thermos mugs recalled in US due to lid ejection risk, causing injuries including blindness.
Man Loses £407,000 in Elon Musk Bitcoin Scam
A German man lost £407,000 in a Bitcoin scam using a fake Elon Musk Twitter account, tricking him into sending cryptocurrency.
Woman Paralyzed in Mexico ATV Crash Denied Surgery Without Cash Payment
Woman paralysed in Mexico ATV crash forced to pay $24,000 cash before surgery, maxing out credit cards and relying on donations.
Chelsea Pensioner Loses £26k To AI Scam And Mod Error
Chelsea Pensioner Colin Vinapp, 76, lost £26k to AI scam and mod error, shares story to warn others about fraud.
Lottery Glitch Turns $100k Wins Into $20, Angering Players
Indiana lottery players denied big wins due to technical glitch, offered only $20 instead of $100,000.
Pension Scams Warning Over Inheritance Tax Loophole Fraud
Standard Life warns of pension scams exploiting inheritance tax rule changes, urging savers to be cautious of fake loophole offers.
Cheshire Fraud: Swarovski and Bentleys Masked £3m Scheme
Tariq Sarwar, 59, of Alderley Edge, used his wife and son to run companies after a director ban, living a lavish lifestyle while creditors lost millions. He was jailed for four years.
Woman Loses £12,000 in Sophisticated Phone Scam
A 65-year-old woman lost £12,000 to scammers who used an English accent to trick her into transferring her savings.
Outback Steakhouse Sued $1.5m Over Mashed Potato Slip
Virginia woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5m after slipping on mashed potatoes and falling face-first, claiming serious injuries.
Record UK Youth Fear Long-Term Unemployment: IPPR
A new IPPR report reveals that young people in England are increasingly losing faith in their futures, with record numbers fearing long-term unemployment and declining confidence in success.
Trump's Hand Distracts Public During Recent Appearance
Donald Trump's public appearance sparked online buzz as viewers focused on an injured hand. Social media users speculated about the cause, with some comparing it to a mannequin.
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